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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.81, 470.10 and 242.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.81, 470.10 and 242.39 is: 334.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.81 : 470.10 = 242.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.81/470.10 = 242.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.81x = 470.10 × 242.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.81x = 113,949.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,949.62/340.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.35

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